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1. Smother (2021–2023)
Not Rated | Crime, Drama, Mystery
On the rugged coast of County Clare, Val Ahern's husband is found dead at the foot of a cliff the morning after a family party. The matriarch starts to dig into the family's secrets to find out who might be responsible.
Stars: Dervla Kirwan, Gemma-Leah Devereux, Niamh Walsh, Elijah O'Sullivan
Votes: 2,137
2. Angela's Ashes (1999)
R | 145 min | Biography, Drama
An Irish Catholic family returns to 1930s Limerick after a child's death in America. The unemployed I.R.A. veteran father struggles with poverty, prejudice and alcoholism as the family endures harsh slum conditions.
Director: Alan Parker | Stars: Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle, Joe Breen, Ciaran Owens
Votes: 23,277 | Gross: $13.04M
3. The Boxer (1997)
R | 113 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
Young Danny Flynn is released from prison 14 years after "taking the rap" for the IRA and tries to rebuild his life in his old Belfast neighborhood.
Director: Jim Sheridan | Stars: Daniel Day-Lewis, Emily Watson, Daragh Donnelly, Frank Coughlan
Votes: 22,343 | Gross: $5.80M
4. Veronica Guerin (2003)
R | 98 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
An Irish journalist writes a series of stories about drug dealers.
Director: Joel Schumacher | Stars: Cate Blanchett, Colin Farrell, Brenda Fricker, Ciarán Hinds
Votes: 21,912 | Gross: $1.57M
5. The Dead (1987)
PG | 83 min | Drama
Gabriel Conroy and wife Gretta attend an early January dinner with friends at the home of his spinster aunts, an evening which results in an epiphany for both of them.
Director: John Huston | Stars: Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Helena Carroll, Cathleen Delany
Votes: 8,914 | Gross: $4.37M
6. The Martini Shot (2023)
Drama
This existential drama follows an ailing movie director as he begins to shoot what he believes to be his final work of art. What starts out as a normal movie, ends up being an exploration of mortality and one's profound effect on the world.
Director: Stephen Wallis | Stars: Matthew Modine, John Cleese, Derek Jacobi, Stuart Townsend
Votes: 238
7. The Winter Lake (2020)
TV-MA | 92 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
When Holly's dark secret is accidentally uncovered by her new emotionally unstable neighbor Tom, they are pulled into a violent confrontation with her father, who will do anything to keep the secret hidden.
Director: Phil Sheerin | Stars: Anson Boon, Charlie Murphy, Emma Mackey, Michael McElhatton
Votes: 1,265
8. The Governor (1995–1996)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Helen Hewitt is put in charge of a maximum security prison that had been nearly destroyed by a riot. She is set in cleaning up the place.
Stars: Janet McTeer, Derek Martin, David J. Nicholls, Christine Moore
Votes: 177
9. Screenplay (1986–1993)
Drama
An anthology drama series.
Stars: John Kavanagh, Tony Doyle, Michael Liebmann, Benjamin Whitrow
Votes: 95
10. Foreign Exchange (2004)
Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Hannah O'Flaherty is a normal sixteen year old girl staying at O'Keffee's Boarding School run by Miss Murphy in Galway, Ireland. One day, when Hannah was going down into the basement, she ... See full summary »
Stars: Zac Garred, Lynn Styles, Danielle Fox-Clarke, Barbara Griffin
Votes: 273
11. This Is My Father (1998)
R | 119 min | Drama, Romance
A middle-aged teacher discovers photos from his mother's past that convinces him that she has not told the truth about his real father. Venturing into Ireland where he believes his real father to be, a past romance slowly unfolds.
Director: Paul Quinn | Stars: Aidan Quinn, James Caan, Jacob Tierney, Colm Meaney
Votes: 1,832 | Gross: $1.08M
12. Nova Jones (2021– )
Comedy, Family, Music
Superstar Nova Jones crosses the cosmos in the Jefferson Spaceship, dropping stellar hits and playing to hordes of intergalactic fans, expertly managed by her kid sister, McLaren.
Stars: Grace Barkley, David Byrne, Molly Rainford, John Lynn
Votes: 106
13. Family (1994– )
118 min | Drama
This four-part made-for-TV drama focuses up close on a Dublin couple with four children. Charlo is a hustler, a head-first footballer, a thief, abusive. Paula drinks, objects to Charlie's ... See full summary »
Stars: Sean McGinley, Ger Ryan, Neilí Conroy, Barry Ward
Votes: 198
14. Taken Down (2018)
Not Rated | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Showcases the violent death of a young Nigerian migrant. The investigation brings us into a twilight world of the new Ireland, where slum landlords and criminals prey on the vulnerable.
Stars: Lynn Rafferty, Sean Fox, Orla Fitzgerald, Aïssa Maïga
Votes: 483
15. Widows' Peak (1994)
PG | 101 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
In 1934, an English widow moves to Widows' Peak, Ireland. She befriends other widows and the son of one. Hostility escalates between her and an Irish spinster.
Director: John Irvin | Stars: Joan Plowright, Mia Farrow, Natasha Richardson, Adrian Dunbar
Votes: 1,879 | Gross: $6.24M
16. Glenroe (1983–2001)
30 min | Drama
A weekly drama serial telling the lives of the people who live in the Wicklow village of Glenroe. The series, which started in 1983, quickly shot to the top of the Irish TV charts, and remained there until the show ended in 2001.
Stars: Geraldine Plunkett, Emmet Bergin, Mick Lally, Robert Carrickford
Votes: 130
17. The Blackwater Lightship (2004 TV Movie)
PG | 120 min | Drama
A man in the final stages of A.I.D.S. is cared for by his sister, mother, and grandmother.
Director: John Erman | Stars: Dianne Wiest, Gina McKee, Keith McErlean, Angela Lansbury
Votes: 394
18. Saltwater (2000)
97 min | Comedy, Drama
An Irish-Italian café owner in a seaside town faces a life crisis: his wife has recently died and he's severely in debt. His oldest son tries to help, but he has his own serious problems; ... See full summary »
Director: Conor McPherson | Stars: Peter McDonald, Brian Cox, Conor Mullen, Laurence Kinlan
Votes: 346
19. Proof (2004–2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
When investigative reporter Terry Corcoran (Finbar Lynch) unearths a connection between a small-time thief's murder and a crooked accountant's death, the newshound's sleuthing leads him to ... See full summary »
Stars: Finbar Lynch, Orla Brady, Charlotte Bradley, Sidse Babett Knudsen
Votes: 215
20. Killinaskully (2003–2008)
25 min | Comedy
Following the various lives of the towns residents of the rural town of Kilnaskully and the hilarious adventures they go on.
Stars: Pat Shortt, Jack Walsh, Pascal Scott, Joe Rooney
Votes: 261
21. Halal Daddy (2017)
95 min | Comedy
While managing a run down abattoir, young Muslim Raghdan Aziz stumbles through cultural chaos and generational conflicts, dealing with enraged fathers, stoned buddies and an alleged ex-lover of his girlfriend.
Director: Conor McDermottroe | Stars: Sarah Bolger, Colm Meaney, Art Malik, David Kross
Votes: 225
22. Trojan Eddie (1996)
105 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Eddie, a small town ex-con, discovers he has talent for selling anything and everything. Eddie sees a way to rise above the low life by setting up on his own. What he didn't bargain for, was the murder and mayhem along the way.
Director: Gillies MacKinnon | Stars: Stephen Rea, Richard Harris, Stuart Townsend, Aislín McGuckin
Votes: 327
23. Swansong: Story of Occi Byrne (2009)
90 min | Drama
Austin moves back to Ireland with his mother after she fails to procure an abortion in the UK and gives birth to him there.
Director: Conor McDermottroe | Stars: Martin McCann, Jodie Whittaker, Kellie Hughes, Sandra O'Malley
Votes: 90
24. Secret of the Cave (2006)
PG | 88 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A young American boy spends his summer in Ireland and solves the mystery that captivates the entire village. Driven by curiosity and his own search for meaning in life, he faces his fears and discovers the Secret of the Cave.
Director: Zach C. Gray | Stars: Kevin Novotny, Patrick Bergin, Joseph M. Kelly, Sean Murphy
Votes: 508
25. Dear Sarah (1989 TV Movie)
79 min | Drama
Giuseppe Conlon and his son Gerry are convicted of an IRA bombing as part of the Maguire Seven in 1976. Giuseppe diligently writes his wife Sarah as she works to free her family members from prison.
Director: Frank Cvitanovich | Stars: Stella McCusker, Barry McGovern, Paddy Rocks, Bronagh Gallagher
Votes: 24
26. The Bombmaker (2001 TV Movie)
180 min | Action
A former IRA bombmaker is forced to resume her craft when her daughter is kidnapped.
Director: Graham Theakston | Stars: Dervla Kirwan, Mark Womack, Ciara Lyons, David Hunt
Votes: 111
27. The Carer (2024)
10 min | Short, Drama
James Donnelly, an unemployed and lonely young man is dealing with the death of his mother, only to discover the secret suffering of another close friend. Will it be too much?
Director: Noel Brady | Stars: Mario McEntee, Maria McDermottroe, Aine Ryan, Austin Grehan
28. In View (2016)
93 min | Drama
Tormented by guilt over the death of her family, Ruth comes to decide that by donating her organs she will placate her utter self-loathing.
Director: Ciaran Creagh | Stars: Ciarán McMenamin, Stuart Graham, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Gerard McSorley
Votes: 31
29. Bogwoman (1997 TV Movie)
84 min | Drama
In 1958 Ireland, family problems force a Donegal woman to the city of Derry; a city in turmoil as the Irish nation suffers and revolts from the brutal British invading forces.
Director: Tom Collins | Stars: Rachael Dowling, Peter Mullan, Sean McGinley, Noelle Brown
Votes: 151
30. Mattie (2009– )
30 min | Comedy
A garda from a small rural village moves to Dublin City and must adjust to life as a big-time garda, with hilarious results
Stars: Pat Shortt, Lesley Conroy, Joe Taylor, Sean McDonagh
Votes: 29
31. Give Up Yer Aul Sins (2001)
5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A schoolgirl, interviewed for television, tells a somewhat unconventional version of the story of John the Baptist, which we see illustrated.
Director: Cathal Gaffney | Star: Maria McDermottroe
Votes: 469
32. Haven (II) (2022)
15 min | Short, Drama
Director: Maureen O'Connell | Stars: Paul Egan, Maria McDermottroe, Joe Mullins, Bontha Schreurs
33. Post Love (2020)
12 min | Short, Comedy
Three elderly women from the west of Ireland rob post offices to move to a romantic paradise and break free from their nursing homes.
Director: Max Barry | Stars: Maria McDermottroe, Geraldine Plunkett, Frances Blackburn, George Bracebridge
Votes: 16
34. Bumble's Burden (2005)
8 min | Short
Director: Vanessa Fielding | Stars: Tommy Tiernan, Maria McDermottroe, Rachel Pilkington, David Parnell
35. Situations Vacant (2008)
97 min | Comedy
Some people live to work. Some people work to live. Dave Bracken works to love.
Director: Lisa Mulcahy | Stars: Diarmuid Noyes, Sam Corry, Shaun Dunne, Mary Murray
Votes: 24
36. Silver Apples of the Moon (1979 TV Movie)
55 min | Drama
Director: John Lynch | Stars: James Kerry, Ronan Wilmot, John Olohan, Malcolm Douglas
37. Crossed Lines (1991)
16 min | Drama, Short
Director: Neal Boyle | Stars: David Heap, Maria McDermottroe
38. Give Up Yer Aul Sins (2002– )
5 min | Animation, Short
A gorgeous, inner-city Dublin, Catholic school version of "Kids Say the Darndest Things." Taken from interviews with young children explaining various bits of their faith through the most earnest and endearing storytelling.
Star: Maria McDermottroe
Votes: 23
39. Saving Grace (II) (2019)
14 min | Short, Drama
After Grace's husband dies, their once thriving music venue becomes silent and now only frequented by her best friend Jess and her loyal customer Jim. They are forced out of this rut when they face losing one of the trio.
Director: Siobhan Kavanagh | Stars: Maria McDermottroe, Helen Roche, Pete Cummins
40. Drama on Newstalk (2013 Podcast Series)
Drama
Series celebrating the best in home-grown radio drama, from some of Ireland's finest radio producers.
Stars: Anaïs Rizzo, Kwaku Fortune, Geraldine McAlinden, Maria McDermottroe
41.
Screenplay (1986–1993)
Episode:
The Hen House
(1989)
60 min | Drama
Lily lives on a remote smallholding in County Donegal. She keeps herself to herself. But a game of hide-and-seek exposes a secret.
Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: Sinéad Cusack, Tony Doyle, Barry Birch, Pat Leavy
Votes: 14
42.
Screenplay (1986–1993)
Episode:
August Saturday
(1990)
60 min | Drama
Grania did something 15 years ago that brought her great happiness but also great pain. The events of that day have been a heavy secret to bear that, if discovered, would devastate those closest to her.
Director: Diarmuid Lawrence | Stars: Sorcha Cusack, Tim McInnerny, Barry McGovern, John Kavanagh
43.
The Governor (1995–1996)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1995)
Crime, Drama
Anthony and his cellmates go to trial for their part in the hanging incident. Helen is called as a witness and must lock horns with Anthony's formidable lawyer.
Director: Robert Knights | Stars: Janet McTeer, Derek Martin, Ron Donachie, Paul Kynman
Votes: 15
44.
The Governor (1995–1996)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1995)
Crime, Drama
As Barfield Prison begins to take shape again, Helen hires several new officers and two female employees: psychologist Maureen and educator Zania. Having lied about his marital situation, ... See full summary »
Director: Bob Mahoney | Stars: Janet McTeer, Derek Martin, Ron Donachie, Paul Kynman
Votes: 16
45.
Killinaskully (2003–2008)
Episode:
The Election
(2005)
Comedy
Killinaskully is gripped with election fever as the local elections take place. Councillor Willie Power is expected to hold his seat, however, he is challenged by Dieter Langer of the Green... See full summary »
Stars: Pat Shortt, Jack Walsh, Joe Rooney, Paraic Breathnach
Votes: 7
46.
Killinaskully (2003–2008)
Episode:
The New Priest
(2004)
Comedy
There is a new resident in Killinaskully, the new parish priest. However, the residents faith is put to the test when the new cleric turns out to be a little more exotic than they're used to.
Director: James Finlan | Stars: Peadar Lamb, Niall McDonnell, Jack Walsh, Joe Rooney
Votes: 7
47.
Killinaskully (2003–2008)
Episode:
The Pitch
(2004)
Comedy
The Killinaskully GAA club have been using "the pitch" for as long as anyone can remember, so, when the widow Gilhooley puts it up for auction they are confident it will be theirs. That is ... See full summary »
Director: James Finlan | Stars: Pat Shortt, Jack Walsh, Joe Rooney, Maria McDermottroe
Votes: 9
48.
Killinaskully (2003–2008)
Episode:
The Visit
(2005)
Comedy
A visit from a dimwitted U.S. President claiming local roots fills the Killinaskullians with excitement. However, when the town is taken over by Secret Service agents, only Dan, ... See full summary »
Stars: Pat Shortt, Jack Walsh, Joe Rooney, Paraic Breathnach
49.
Proof (2004–2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2004)
TV-14 | Drama
Nina, the Danish woman, uncovers a credit card scam at a strip club that she visits with Terry the journalist, while they were looking for her sister. Nina takes her info to the police, but... See full summary »
Director: Ciaran Donnelly | Stars: Finbar Lynch, Orla Brady, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Stuart Graham
Votes: 19
50.
Killinaskully (2003–2008)
Episode:
A Christmas Carol
(2005)
Comedy
Dan is visited by three ghosts on Christmas night who help him discover the true meaning of the season.
Stars: Paraic Breathnach, Aoife Maloney, Jim Queally, Pat Shortt
Votes: 7